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Chapter 2 Changes

The first thing Harry did was walk to madam Malkin's, he needed some new robes. He walked into the shop and a young shop girl came over.

-"Hello sir, how may I help you?" She asked

-"Hi, I need some new robes." Harry said

-"Dress robes, summer robes, casual robes or school robes?" she asked

-"What's the difference between summer robes and casual robes?" Harry asked confused

-"Casual robes are pretty much your everyday robes while summer robes are made of a lighter material and are enchanted with cooling charms." She explained "I would offer winter robes but during the summer, they aren't very popular." She joked

-"What are winter robes?" Harry asked

-"Winter robes are made of a heavy duty fabric and that are enchanted with heating charms. Quite useful during the winter." She explained

-"I need a new pair of dress robes; I think I'll take a couple of summer and casual robes and I need new school robes and you know what, I'll also take a winter robe as well." Harry said

-"All right follow me please sir." She said turning

Harry followed her and for over 2 hours he has fitted into new robes. He chose to have the dress robes he had worn to the Yule ball last year to be lengthened. He bought a pair of emerald green and pale blue summer robes and a pair of black casual robes. He also bought a new pair of school robes. He had outgrown his by two inches. He also bought a pair of black winter robes. After he paid the shop girl, Harry left the shop he crossed off "get new robes" off his mental to-do list. Harry went over to Flourish and Blotts next. Once there he picked out multiple books and several different subjects. He took several books on defence against the dark arts, charms and duelling. A few books on transfiguration, potions, herboblogy and Occulomency. He also grabbed a few books on Legilimency, Animagus transformation, Metamorphagus abilities, wandless magic, warding, runes and arithmancy. "Well that puts a slight dent in my budget" Harry thought to himself as he crossed get some books off his mental to do list. "I'm going to need a trunk to store all this. I think I'll get a new one, my old trunk is getting a bit small." Harry thought as he wandered around to find the shop where he could by a trunk. After a fifteen minute search, he found the store. Harry wandered inside and started looking around.

-"Hello sir, how may I help you today" A shopkeeper asked Harry

-"I need to get a new trunk." Harry said

-"What kind of trunk are you looking for? A single compartment trunk or a multiple compartment trunk?" he asked

Harry thought about it for a minute before deciding:

-"I'll take a multiple compartment trunk please."

"How many compartments do you want? The minimum number is 2 and the maximum number is 7." The shopkeeper said

-"Four compartments please." Harry said

-"Good choice sir and we've recently added a new feature to all our trunks. To shrink them down all you have to do is tap it with your wand and say shrink and then to enlarge it you the same thing but only say enlarge." The young man explained

-"Won't the ministry trace it?" Harry asked

-"Nope, the trace will catch spells not activation words." He answered

-"Brilliant." Harry said

-"I'll go and grab your trunk and I'll meet you be the cash." The shopkeeper said

Harry walked over to the cash and waited for the young man to return. The shopkeeper brought the trunk; Harry paid for it and then proceeded to load the first compartment with his clothes and the second with his books before shrinking it and putting it in his pocket. Harry then wandered down to Ollivanders, he remembered Tonks showing him a wand holster at Christmas. Harry thought that getting one might be useful.

-"Hello Mr. Potter." Came Mr. Ollivander's voice. "What can I do for you?"

-"I was wondering whether I could get a wand holster?" Harry asked

-"Do you want a wrist holster or a waist holster?" Mr. Ollivander asked

-"I would like a wrist holster please." Harry said

-"Here, this one is made of dragon hide with anti-summoning spell on it. You slide your wand in here and whenever you need to use it, all you've got to do is press this button here." The wand maker explained.

"Okay, thank you." Harry said as he took the holster and paid for it. He walked out of the store and to Florean Fortescues for an ice cream. As he ate his ice cream, he went over him mental to do list; he decided to get some new muggle clothes. "People would be looking at me oddly with I walked down the streets in London wearing my new robes. They would be wondering whether the renaissance fair was in town. I also need to pick up some owl treats for Hedwig too. And maybe, find a place to live that's away from my relatives." Harry thought. "I'll pick up the owl treats for Hedwig first then I'll go back to Gringotts and enquire whether there is a house I can purchase and the conversion rate between Galleons and Pounds." Harry finished off his ice cream and walked to wards the pet shop. There he found some owl treats and picked them up before turning around so he could pay. As he walked he heard a voice yelling angrily: "Let me out! Let me out you foolish humans! Release me so that I can end your miserable existence!" Harry turned to find the speaker and saw a beautiful black snake. The tag on the terrarium read "Black mamba. Warning highly poisonous."

-"Hello." Harry hissed quietly so no one will hear him

-"Human. How are you able to speak the ancient and noble tongue of the serpents? For you are just a hatchling." The snake snapped

-"I was born with the ability. I've only been able to speak it since I was twelve." Harry explained

-"You may be a human. But, you strike me as a decent one. I will be willing to go with you and become your familiar. But be warned, should you make me angry, I will bite you and end your miserable existence. Understood?" She snapped

-"Understood, oh beautiful one." Harry answered

-"Relax human. I was only joking about that last bit." The snake said

-"I'm Harry. What's your name?" Harry asked picking her up

"Samantha. If you wish, you may call me Sam." She said taking her place in Harry's pocket.

Harry walked over to the cash with the owl treats in one hand and Sam in his pocket. He paid for the two of them and put the owl treats in his trunk. He left the store and headed back to Gringotts. He walked up to a teller and asked

-"Excuse me but I was wondering, what is the conversion rate between Galleons and muggle pounds?"

-"The conversion rate is 1 galleon to 5 pounds." The goblin answered not looking up

-"Then I would like to convert 100 Galleons please. And are you aware of any deeds to houses in my family's name?" Harry asked

-"I am not aware of any. Give me your last name and I will consult my superiors." The goblin said

-"My last name is Potter." Harry said

-"Alright, Mr. Potter, I will check the records and get back to you. And you may convert your money over at that counter there." The goblin said

-"Thank you." Harry said

Harry walked over to the conter and picked his money. "I think I asked for a bit much." Harry thought as he left the bank.

-"Why do you think that?" Sam hissed back

-"You can read my thoughts?" Harry hissed in a low voice

-"Yes I can Harry, its part of the familiar bond." Sam explained

-"I've got 500£ on me just to get some new clothes. I think I've got a bit much. But then again, I can't keep walking around in these old rags." Harry thought

-"I am in agreement Harry." Sam hissed

Harry walked over to a store called Harrods and went inside.

-"Hello Sir, how may I help you?" A young woman named Lucy asked

-"I... uh... need a new wardrobe."Harry said a little sheepishly

-"Alright, we'll start with the basics. Will that be boxers or briefs?" She asked

-"Uh... Boxers." Harry said going red in the face. He could hear Sam snickering

-"Alright then, will you be needing shirts?" She said taking him to the shirt section

-"Yeah, I'll take 2 white T-shirts, 2 black T-shirts, 2 red ones, 2 green ones, 1 blue one, one violet one and 1 grey one. I'll also have 3 white dress shirts, 3 black ones, 1 red one, one green one, one blue one and silver one. I'll take 3 white pullovers, 2 black, 2 red, 1 green, the red one with the lion on it and that one with the camouflage pattern. I also want 2 black jumpers, 1 red jumper, 1 green one and a blue one." Harry said as Lucy passed the garments to him

-"What about trousers?" she said

-"I'll take, 2 pairs of blue jeans, 2 pairs of black jeans, black slacks, brown slacks, grey slacks, 2 pairs of black dress trousers and a pair of sweat pants." Harry listed

-"Anything else Sir?" Lucy asked

-"Yeah. I'll need a 2 pairs of pyjamas, socks, a few nice ties, a couple of dress jackets, a winter jacket, and a rain coat. I also need trainers and some dress shoes." Harry said

-"I'll take you over to the shoe department to get your feet measured." Lucy said turning.

Harry followed her to the shoe department where he was fitted for new trainers and dress shoes. He left the store after paying about 400£ for his purchases. He walked back to the Leaky Cauldron and went upstairs to his room. In his room, he changed out of his old clothes and into a pair of jeans and a red T-shirt. Sam had slithered out of his pocket to go and hunt. Harry knew she wouldn't be back for a while. He flopped down on the bed and lay there for a good twenty minutes. Then a letter from Gringotts came in. The letter said that there was a house that his father had bought for his mother before they had gotten married. It was fully furnished and warded to keep out intruders. Apparently, his father had warded the place himself to keep his girlfriend safe. The only downside was where it was located. The house was at 155 Magnolia crescent. It was a bit too close to the Dursleys and Mrs. Figg in Harry's opinion. But he decided to ignore that bit. He wrote back to the goblin that had sent the letter saying that he would move in that evening. A letter came back shortly with the key to the house. When Sam came back from her hunt and after she finished her dinner Harry said:

-"Alright Sam, it's time to go. I've found a house to live in. And it happens to be near a park where I'm sure you will be able to find mice, voles and rats."

-"Alright then Harry, let's go." She said as Harry picked her up. He shrank his trunk before going down the stairs to summon the Knight bus. The ride took only fifteen minutes and when they got off Sam cursing up a storm while Harry was trying to keep his stomach contents inside. He walked over to the house and let himself in. He explored the house and found the bedroom where he was going to stay in. He unpacked his trunk before going back downstairs and ordering a pizza. When Harry finished his dinner, he put away the leftovers and went upstairs to his room, changed into his pyjamas and went to sleep.

That's it for now. I hope you enjoyed. Read, like and review. See you next time Dana.